Chapter 58: Admiral Kuzan, I Need You Here
Boom—
Navy Headquarter, Marineford!
The unprecedented war continues!
But since Shiro's propaganda reached the hearts of all the Navy, the situation on the battlefield has completely changed!
Originally, the elite Navy, who were evenly matched while still holding some initiative on the battlefield, were now collapsing. Morale was declining rapidly—it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a retreat!
As Admiral Kizaru sighed, Shiro did this.
Undoubtedly, he used the blood and bones of the Navy to create his own strength!
One hundred thousand naval elites. In addition to the dead and wounded, more than 30,000 people voluntarily assembled where Shiro was!
Among them were the troops that once belonged to Shiro. The sailors of this unit have always regarded their Rear Admiral Shiro as a god. Now, after hearing Shiro's declaration, they naturally did not hesitate at all.
On the other hand, after the Whitebeard Pirates' first division commander, Phoenix Marco, discovered this situation, he immediately sent orders to the pirates and the big fleet. For the Navy that was clearly inclined towards Shiro, they were not to continue fighting them!
"Shiro, what a terrifying guy, he actually created the prototype of a powerful force in just a few minutes. I hope he doesn't become an enemy in the future!" Marco looked at Shiro, who appeared like a god descending, with a dignified look in his eyes.
Facing this man who was much younger than him, even as the captain of the first team of the Whitebeard Pirates—a veritable deputy of the Whitebeard crew—he knew that at this time, he was probably no longer Shiro's opponent! Not to mention the future!
The younger generation, including Ace, and the supernova pirates who had caused a lot of trouble on the seas recently, would probably be suppressed by Shiro!
Now both parties were naturally happy to form an alliance. In case of conflict in the future, Shiro would undoubtedly be their greatest enemy! Even from Shiro's performance and the tone in which he declared that he wanted half of Whitebeard's territory, it was clear that this guy would definitely enter the New World!
At that time, the New World would inevitably change. Even if they were the Whitebeard Pirates with their father in charge, they would have to make plans early after this war.
. . .
"Sailors, don't listen to Shiro's words of punishment. In order to maintain the justice of the Navy and the wish you had when you first joined, please return to your posts and continue to fight!" Seeing a large number of Navy soldiers revolting and gathering towards Shiro, a Vice Admiral loyal to the Navy Headquarter and the World Government shouted loudly.
All present were the elites of the Navy. As long as someone dared to stand up, there was a chance to turn the situation around!
"The trend is irreversible, and you're just a mere Vice Admiral?" Shiro had been observing the situation on the field. When he saw the Vice Admiral shouting, he immediately sneered!
God's Punishment!
Rumbling—
When Shiro willed it, in the sky, an extremely sturdy pillar of azure blue thunder suddenly fell! On the icy battlefield, the place where the Vice Admiral stood was instantly shrouded in thunder! Like God's punishment!
When the thunder subsided, only a huge ice pit remained, and the talkative Vice Admiral had disappeared.
This was just a small episode for Shiro. He couldn't let a Vice Admiral spoil his big plans. Since he had decided to directly seize power from the Navy... naturally, it would be a success.
And the seamen who were qualified to participate in the war at the top were all elites. After the war at the top, a powerful force would rise on the sea in an instant—it would belong to the power of Shiro!
Of course, the war was far from over. At least the Blackbeard Pirates and Shanks hadn't appeared yet, had they!? Also, Shiryu of the Rain, who prided himself on being an extraordinary swordsman, had said that when they met again, they would decide between life and death.
"Ah la la, Shiro, I can't let you continue to fool around for the time being!" When Shiro was standing in the air, guiding the sailors who had taken refuge, Admiral Aokiji finally made his move.
Although his heart was moved, Aokiji was a Navy Admiral anyway. At this time, with Kizaru on the sidelines and Akainu rushing towards the execution platform, if he didn't come out to deal with Shiro, the entire Navy Headquarter might be wiped out by Shiro!
"Admiral Kuzan, don't you think about it? On my side, I need your ability!" Shiro looked at Aokiji quietly and asked.
In fact, he had been waiting for Aokiji to come. After Akainu gave up dealing with him, the Navy had to bring out a significant force to hold him back. It seemed that Kizaru had already begun to fish.
And for Shiro, the one he most wanted to face was Aokiji. Because of this, there was a chance for the seeds in Aokiji's heart to take root and sprout further!
In the future, it would undoubtedly be a great thing to be able to win over this Admiral of the Navy. At least, it would be super convenient to freeze something!
As for Akainu rushing to the execution platform, Shiro did not stop him. He didn't want to stop him either. He and the Whitebeard Pirates were just partners. Whether Fire Fist Ace could be rescued or not didn't matter to him. And he had already helped the Whitebeard Pirates a lot.
"A la la, Shiro, I am an old sea soldier!" Facing Shiro's words, Aokiji was stunned for a moment, constantly thinking of the scene when the daughter of a Navy officer who died in battle was tortured and killed. The justice in his heart had been loosened, but he still shook his head, suppressing the thoughts in his mind.
At such a critical moment, he could not do anything that was detrimental to the Navy!
"It's okay, don't worry, I understand. I am here; you are always welcome!" Shiro grinned.
In the next moment, lightning flashed! After Kizaru and Akainu, Shiro once again fought with Admiral!
At the same time.
Execution platform direction.
"Old man! Luffy!" Pirate Fire Fist Ace burst into tears and roared because, at this time, the grandfather and grandson, Garp and Straw Hat Luffy, were already facing each other!
Garp stood in Luffy's way, his expression extremely conflicted!
"Grandpa, get out of the way! I want to save Ace!" At this time, Straw Hat Luffy turned on Second Gear and rushed towards Grandpa Garp recklessly. Even though he had been beaten up by his grandfather since he was a child, at this moment, he had nothing to fear!
"Luffy! Come on!" The naval hero Garp also shouted at this time, his eyes hesitant, mixed with a hint of firmness!
In his mind, he kept recalling the memories he had with Ace as a child, as well as the embarrassing incidents between Ace and Luffy! He was an old Navy officer. But, he was also Ace and Luffy's grandpa!
Gomu Gomu no Pistol!
Bang—
A loud bang. Admiral Sengoku the Buddha was stunned. The corners of the Emperor Whitebeard's mouth curled into a smile. Admiral Akainu's face was extremely gloomy!
Because a dignified Naval hero Gar, had been hit by Straw Hat Luffy with a punch and smashed under the execution stand!
"Ace, I'm here to save you!"
. . .
At the time when the war was at its most critical stage, a naval battleship, from the direction of Impel Down, arrived at the port!
"hahaha!"
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